Zachariah Richards
Newton,AL
Summary
Experienced Hearing Instrument Specialist with a successful history of diagnosing and treating hearing-related conditions. Demonstrated proficiency in the latest hearing aid technology, delivering effective solutions to patients. Skilled in patient counseling and auditory rehabilitation to achieve optimal outcomes for individuals with hearing impairments. Proficient in conducting thorough audiological evaluations and fittings for assistive listening devices, along with providing continuous patient care. Dedicated to enhancing patient quality of life through personalized treatment plans.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist
Beltone NWF
01.2025 - Current
- Educated patients on proper care and maintenance of their hearing aids, resulting in reduced device malfunctions.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks ensuring optimum functionality during patient testing.
- Administered counseling sessions related to managing tinnitus symptoms providing relief for affected individuals.
- Tested hearing with complete audiological examinations.
- Attended professional development courses to maintain current understanding of industry advances in devices and treatment protocols.
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Miracle Ear
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Educated patients and families on the selection, fitting, use, care and maintenance of hearing instruments.
- Conducted hearing tests to determine patient's level of hearing loss and ability to benefit from amplification.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest research and trends through extended education and professional development courses.
Owner/ Garden Designer
The Green Gardener
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Garden design business that installs and maintains the property
- Specializing in restaurants, courtyards and seating areas
Assistant General Manager
The Wine Bar on Palafox
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Composing and managing a weekly schedule for all front of house staff, staff including servers, bartenders, hostesses, food runners, busser and the managers schedule
- Daily management responsibilities include quality assurance and consistency of products, services and sanitation of entire business front and back of house
- Maintaining proper labor percentages every shift according to business volume
- Creating a positive reinforcement work environment for all staff
Manager
Flounders Chowder house
04.2008 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: High volume restaurant with 800 seats on Pensacola Beach Florida
- This restaurant has 5 bars, volleyball ball courts, it's own beaches and boat dock
- A part of the local McGuire Irish pub franchise Flounders is one of the largest high volume restaurants you can work in
- If you can master this restaurant you can do anything
- High volume restaurant with 800 seats on Pensacola Beach Florida
- This restaurant has 5 bars, volleyball ball courts, it's own beaches and boat dock
- A part of the local McGuire Irish pub franchise Flounders is one of the largest high volume restaurants you can work in
- If you can master this restaurant you can do anything
Animal Care Specialist/ Zookeeper
The Gulf Breeze Zoo
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Animal care specialist is responsible for maintaining enclosures, creating enrichment and a stimulating environment for the animals
- Making certain they are maintaining a healthy diet and breeding programs if any are on track
- Water Buffalo, Hippo, Llamas, Ibis, flamingos, macaws, parakeet, maribou storks, toucans, owls and eagles were some of the animals in my care
Realtor
Top Ten Properties
12.2004 - 08.2008
- Florida Real Estate Sales and property management
Sales
Home Place Furniture
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Furniture Sales for Homeplace Furniture
- Commissioned based sales position with an interior design focus
Server
The Fish House
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Server and food and beverage specialist in Historic Downtown Pensacola
Manager
The Outrigger
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Staff management and scheduling
- Ensuring a consistent and great guest experience
- Ensuring quality product and consistency
Assistant Director of Dietary
Norton Southwest Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Supervising daily operations in the dietary department includes a 200 bed hospital, full service cafeteria with 3 meal periods, working with dieticians for special needs menus and managing onsite catering events
- Ordering and receiving for all operations
- Scheduling all staff for cafeteria and dietary department
Education
International Licensing Exam (ILE) - Hearing Instrument Sciences
International Hearing Society
Pensacola, FLLicensed Hearing Aid Specialist
Alabama Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers
Montgomery, AL11-2023
Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist
Department of Health
State Of Florida07-2023
Florida Realtors License -
ERA School of Real Estate
01.2004
Food and Beverage Management -
New England Culinary Institute
01.2000
Culinary Arts -
New England Culinary Institute
01.1999
Marine Biolgy Estuary course - Discovery Hall
Daughin Island Sea Lab
01.1995
Skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Accountability
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Negotiations
- Customer service
- Decision making
- Problem Solving Skills
- Time management
- People skills
- Creativity
- Analysis
- Team building
- Research
- Collaboration
- Problem solving abilities
- Positive reinforcements
Projects
Miracle Ear Foundation- testing and fitting people with hearing instruments who live on limited income levels who need amplification.
Perfect Plain, Designing, building and maintaining the Gardens of Perfect Plain Garden and Grain. The Wine Bar on Palafox, Design and maintain the planters at The Wine Bar on Palafox. Downtown Improvement Board, Designing planters and gardens for the Downtown Improvement Board of Pensacola Florida.
Volunteer Experience
Sean's Outpost, 2016 - 2018, Feeding the homeless community in Pensacola Florida.
Timeline
Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist
Beltone NWF
01.2025 - Current
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Miracle Ear
06.2022 - 12.2024
Owner/ Garden Designer
The Green Gardener
06.2018 - 06.2022
Assistant General Manager
The Wine Bar on Palafox
10.2017 - 06.2022
Animal Care Specialist/ Zookeeper
The Gulf Breeze Zoo
08.2009 - 01.2013
Manager
Flounders Chowder house
04.2008 - 11.2017
Sales
Home Place Furniture
01.2006 - 01.2008
Realtor
Top Ten Properties
12.2004 - 08.2008
Server
The Fish House
01.2004 - 01.2006
Manager
The Outrigger
01.2003 - 01.2004
Assistant Director of Dietary
Norton Southwest Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist
Alabama Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers
Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist
Department of Health
Florida Realtors License -
ERA School of Real Estate
Food and Beverage Management -
New England Culinary Institute
Culinary Arts -
New England Culinary Institute
Marine Biolgy Estuary course - Discovery Hall
Daughin Island Sea Lab
International Licensing Exam (ILE) - Hearing Instrument Sciences
International Hearing Society
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